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Shunfinni Basir

Summary

Initiative-taking and meticulous individual with 20+ years of increasingly responsible experience in Accounts Payable. Hard working, willing to learn, ability to work well with others or independently. Able to manage a group 10+ with a strong diligence to detail. Experienced at increasing staff efficiency, reducing costs, and strengthening internal controls through process improvements and system enhancements. Dynamic customer service with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proficient at vendor management and thrives in the ability to reduce liability accounts. History of developing effective relationships with staff as well as senior management. Motivated, self-directed, able to multi-task in a fast-track environment and work under pressure. Focuses on satisfying the needs and/or requirements of the customer, effectively manages, coordinates and provides directives, responds well to change. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated Accounts Payable professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Director of Accounts Payable

Howard University
07.2016 - Current
  • Collaborates with all stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain excellent rapport with staff and management
  • Meet with outside vendors to strengthen business relations and set expectation of Accounts Payable
  • Assign, audit, monitor and evaluate the work of nine Accounts Payable Staff
  • Coach, counsel, motivate, evaluate, and discipline Accounts Payable Staff while establishing goals to increase knowledge and skill set
  • Oversee the University Travel Program for all domestic and international business travel, inclusive of managing provider relations
  • Ensure the timely and accurate payment of all obligations in compliance with policies and procedures for both employee travel & expenses and supplier invoices
  • Manage and responsible for process improvements relating to Concur & PeopleSoft
  • Work with the technology team & outside vendors to implement enhancements that will improve processes & eliminate manual efforts
  • Oversee system testing pertaining to Concur & PeopleSoft for new audit rules/updates and/or changes in configuration
  • Perform complex data analysis supporting both vendor management and T&E
  • Manage all financial activity and data extractions pertaining to Workday, Concur, PeopleSoft, BOA & JPM Chase
  • Reconcile Accounts Payable sub-ledger accounts to general ledger
  • Maintain & reconcile the Accounts Payable Holding Account to ensure that staff maintains accurate information regarding the liability account
  • Actively monitoring the liability account by identifying invalid transactions and removing said transactions from the financial report
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of 1099's
  • Support monthly close activities by ensuring AP Technicians are providing timely resolution to voucher fallouts/discrepancies
  • Compile, analyze and report open liability information to senior management and budget groups.

General Accounting Supervisor

Howard University
02.2015 - 07.2016
  • Manage, coach, and develop Accounts Payable Processors (5) and Customer Service Support Team (3) with the day-to-day operations, invoice processing and customer service for Accounts Payable
  • Conduct year-end performance reviews
  • Reconcile vendor statements to Howard's open Liabilities and saved the university $15M which reduced financials
  • Manage entire voucher entry and work assignments through Fresh Desk Ticket Assignment
  • Ensure all liabilities are captured in a payable system and processed accurately, timely and within policy
  • Generate various daily/weekly/monthly quality control PeopleSoft reports to ensure accuracy and timeliness while adhering to internal controls
  • Assist with the yearly 1099 generation process
  • Recommend and support system enhancements, application upgrade testing, produce ad hoc reports & facilitate continuous improvement
  • Provide monthly reports to upper management regarding production and set department goals to achieve effective and efficient productivity
  • Perform in-depth review of processes and procedures to ensure efficiency relative to the overall goal & object of the company
  • Provide accounting assistance to operations staff and respond to financial questions and/or concerns to meet business needs.

General Accounting Supervisor

Fannie Mae
10.2005 - 02.2015
  • Managed, coached, and developed a staff of approximately 5 Senior Accounting Technicians engaged in collecting, recording, analyzing & reporting accounting transactions and the day-to-day operations & invoice processing for Accounts Payable
  • Supervised daily team activities related to general ledger activities and accounts
  • Managed and responsible for generating and enhancing the Electronic Data Interface (EDI) transactions, Evaluated Receipt Settlement (ERS) transactions, Corporate Rent payments, Board of Director payments, wire request, disbursement request and purchase order related invoice processing
  • Audit and approve all invoice payments according to policy
  • Manage Accounts Payable group mailboxes and hotline for Vendor Management
  • Assist with the yearly 1099 generation process
  • Recommended and support system enhancements, application upgrade testing and producing ad hoc reports & facilitate continuous improvement
  • Manage and perform daily team transactions related to general ledger activity and accounts
  • Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to internal and external stakeholders
  • Perform in-depth review of processes and procedures to ensure efficiency relative to the overall goal & object of the company
  • Establish and monitor appropriate financial controls; establish policies, procedures, and controls within the department
  • Respond to questions regarding corporate policy pertaining to payment and invoice submission
  • Exemplified excellent customer service to both internal and external clients
  • Operates as liaison between Fannie Mae and outside vendors.

Sr. Accounting Technician

Fannie Mae
12.2004 - 10.2005
  • Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of six sub-ledgers accounts within Accounts Payable
  • Assist budget analyst with monthly accrual information
  • Generated contractor payments via Spro on a biweekly basis
  • Process payment to Electronic Data Exchange (EDI) vendors
  • Participate in testing for new Electronic Data Exchange (EDI) vendors
  • Familiar with generating Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment cycle
  • Process and reconcile AR Refund payments
  • Generate employee and contractor hours to General Ledger monthly
  • Retrieve pertinent information for internal and external auditors upon request.

Accounting Associate

Fannie Mae
08.2001 - 12.2004
  • Served as System Administrator for the Contractor Tracker / Time Tracker Application
  • Maintained six separate tables under the PCAS - Time Capture Application
  • Managed the bi-weekly voucher cycle generating payments for system and non-system contractors
  • Calculated monthly accruals for outstanding contractor issues during each month close
  • Created, maintained, and improved the integrity of the database (on-board file) listing all active contractors
  • Performed ad-hoc reports relating to contractor/employee hours and expenses
  • Responsible for the annual contractor renewal process for all contractors
  • Ensure valid work orders for contractors
  • Reviewed and compared payment reports for contractors before submitting to Accounts Payable
  • Prepared accurate journal entries related to contractors for each month end closing process
  • Assist management with the facilitation of Time Tracker training sessions developed for E-Business customers.

Accounting Technician

Fannie Mae
06.2000 - 08.2001
  • Organized and planned work responsibilities daily
  • Prepared and audited incoming purchase order invoices for accuracy
  • Reviewed online purchase orders and verified any discrepancies and trends in data
  • Reconciled vendor payments against payment queries and A/P check register
  • Researched and cleared outstanding checks
  • Analyze elements of a potential problem and identify potential solutions.

Assistant to the Legal Fees Administrator

Fannie Mae
10.1997 - 06.2000
  • Audited outside counsel invoices to ensure compliance with Legal Dept guidelines and retainer letters
  • Maintained the Legal Office Matter Management (LOMM) database for all incoming Legal invoices
  • Assisted with generating monthly budget reports and preparing ad hoc reports as needed
  • Function as liaison between management and outside counsel on billing and other matters
  • Organized the Legal Department conference
  • Supervised the accurate maintenance of outside counsel files
  • Performed administrative duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Health Management -

Howard University
Washington, DC
01.1999

Skills

  • Meticulousness
  • Strong analytical, organization, problem-solving and documentation skills
  • Familiar with Workday, Oracle PeopleSoft Financials 92, MS Office, Global Pay Plus (GPP wire platform), IBM Lombardi Process Portal (BPM), Bank of America (BOA) Cash-pro, JPM Chase Platform and Concur
  • Customer Relations
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Service
  • Data Analysis
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem Resolution
  • Process Improvement

Timeline

Co-Director of Accounts Payable

Howard University
07.2016 - Current

General Accounting Supervisor

Howard University
02.2015 - 07.2016

General Accounting Supervisor

Fannie Mae
10.2005 - 02.2015

Sr. Accounting Technician

Fannie Mae
12.2004 - 10.2005

Accounting Associate

Fannie Mae
08.2001 - 12.2004

Accounting Technician

Fannie Mae
06.2000 - 08.2001

Assistant to the Legal Fees Administrator

Fannie Mae
10.1997 - 06.2000

Bachelor's Degree - Health Management -

Howard University
Shunfinni Basir